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Should one abide to this rule when reading Hadiths?
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Eating fruit before or after meals?
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There is a Hadith which states Sayyiduna Abul Haytham ibn Tayhan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) presented to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and some Sahabah different types of dates. Thereafter he slaughtered an animal and served the meat to them.
Is it correct to serve and consume fruit first before the main meal or should one have fruit after the meal?
How many times did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) do cupping?
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Is there any mention in Hadith as to how many times Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had cupping done?
How often would the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) eat?
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When people follow diets they say that it is good to eat snacks during the day and a total of 5-6 times a day. Is there anything mentioned in the Hadith regarding how often a person should eat?
Ibn ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) fondness to imitate the actions of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)
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I have heard that Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) use to pretend to relieve himself, without having the need to do so, at a particular place just to imitate Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam). Is this correct?
I have come across the following narration, does it give the same meaning?
حدثنا يزيد بن هارون، أخبرنا عبد الملك، عن أنس بن سيرين، قال كنت مع ابن عمر بعرفات فلما كان حين راح رحت معه حتى أتى الإمام فصلى معه الأولى والعصر ثم وقف معه وأنا وأصحاب لي حتى أفاض الإمام فأفضنا معه حتى انتهينا إلى المضيق دون المأزمين فأناخ وأنخنا ونحن نحسب أنه يريد أن يصلي فقال غلامه الذي يمسك راحلته إنه ليس يريد الصلاة ولكنه ذكر أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لما انتهى إلى هذا المكان قضى حاجته فهو يحب أن يقضي حاجته
A follow up query on the fabricated narration regarding the virtue of giving ghusl to the deceased
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May you please elaborate on the reason for the narration regarding the virtue of giving ghusl to the deceased being classified a fabrication? I don’t have access to the books quoted.
Walking in front of one performing Salah
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Is there a Hadith mentioning a warning for walking in front of one performing Salah? Read More »
What to do for protection and blessings in a new home/business premises?
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Are there any deeds prescribed from the prophetic practice to be fulfilled after purchasing a new home or business? I have seen many engage in a khatam of Surah Baqarah or a majlis of dhikr and du’a for barakah.
Take the good, leave the bad
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Some scholars say ‘Take the good, leave the bad.’
What is its reference?
I have read Mashayikh advising to avoid reading things from people of batil due to zulumat in their writings/speeches, how does this reconcile with the former mentioned quote/principle? Read More »
Was Ummu Ayman the foster mother of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)?
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Regarding this post
I read in an article that Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu ‘anha) also breastfed Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) as well as Sayyiduna Hamzah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and thus they were foster brothers. Is this true? Read More »
The foster mothers of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)
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How many women were honoured to breastfeed Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)?
Was Sayyidatuna Khawla bint Mundhir (radiyallahu ‘anha) amongst them? Read More »